Guide to the Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) needs assessment process

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Guide to the Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) needs assessment process

Who can request an Education Health and Care (EHC) assessment

A request to Solihull Council to carry out an EHCP needs assessment for a child or young person living in Solihull between the ages of 0 and 25, can be made by:

  • an educational setting (with the knowledge and agreement of the parent or young person)
  • the child’s parent (for those over 16, consent must also be provided by the young person)
  • a young person over 16 and under 25
  • other people (please refer to our SEND code of practice 0 to 25 years, 9.9 and 9.10)

How to request an EHC assessment

Solihull Council has co-produced a request form with parent carers and education settings. This form will help you to provide the right information to help us to make the right decision at the right time. 

Form to request an EHC assessment

Requests should be submitted to the EHCP team by:

  • email: edsen1@solihull.gov.uk
  • post: EHCP team, Solihull Council, Council House, Manor Square, Solihull, B91 3QB.

If you require any help and assistance, you can contact the team on 0121 779 1779.

Helpful information to include in EHC assessment requests

In line with the Code of Practice:

  • the views, wishes and feelings of the child or young person is essential
  • the views of the family
  • parent / young person consent
  • information from the education setting - attainment, progress, attendance, special educational needs, support and interventions with outcomes, additional support needed and expected outcomes
  • medical information
  • any professional reports